When the Boss’ Lady Became His Sister-in-law

Chapter 123

In the CEO’s office.

Kristin glanced at her tiny desk tucked into the corner, feeling incredibly cramped. “Mr. FitzGerald, maybe I should go work outside. It’s quite nice there.”

After all, a CEO needed his privacy, and her working inside his office just didn’t seem

right.

“What exactly does being a personal assistant entail?” Rhett asked casually, setting down the contract he had been reviewing.

Kristin dropped her gaze to the floor and fell silent, not wanting to provoke his anger.

“Coffee.” Rhett gestured toward his empty cup.

Quickly, Kristin moved to fetch the cup and started preparing a fresh coffee for Rhett.

*Carter won’t give up on Summer’s custody that easily. He’s waiting for you to slip up,” Rhett mentioned nonchalantly, as if reminding her were an afterthought.

At the door, Kristin paused but didn’t respond.

“If you need, York can assist with Summer’s registration,” Rhett muttered, still not looking up.

He’d never admitted that he had a soft spot for Summer. Before meeting Summer, Rhett had considered himself not fond of children.

After encountering Summer, he realized it wasn’t a general disdain for kids. He specifically disliked Eve’s son, Milo.

“Thank you, Mr. FitzGerald, but it’s not necessary,” Kristin refused, shaking her head.

Even if Rhett was willing to help her, she couldn’t accept. If Summer’s registration ended up in Rhett’s name, their illicit relationship would be exposed to the Bryce family.

Besides, her relationship with Rhett was purely transactional. Just as James had said, it was likely that Rhett would eventually marry Hertha.

It was only a matter of three years, perhaps even less before Rhett grew tired of her.

Why bother with the hassle?

Moreover, if Summer were to be legally under Rhett’s care, Summer could claim a portion of his wealth, something the FitzGerald family would never allow.

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didn’t want to

Their marriage, after all, was a business arrangement, bound to dissolve at any

out of the office, Kristin went to prepare Rhett’s coffee. Then

gave Kristin a quick glance before entering Rhett’s

family approached me

work, we can talk at home,” Rhett dismissed

go,” Holcomb frowned, urging Rhett to cut ties with Kristin, considering her a ticking time bomb. “Your situation with Herthal

bear responsibility. The hotel room was in my name. Why was Hertha there? Was being drunk an excuse? How did she even get into my room? Do they think I’m a fool?”

she seemed, how did

a disadvantage?” Holcomb went pale with

this, it will be me holding them accountable. Marrying her is out

for debate. It’s about our family’s reputation. You might afford to lose. face, but our family cannot! Don’t think you can do whatever you please

then,” Rhett retorted, ignoring Holcomb’s outburst.

is already set, and the media knows. Make sure Kristin keeps her mouth

in a

sharply. “Are you

As a woman of loose morals with a child out of wedlock, she’s a bomb

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Chapter 143

visibly upset.

should learn from you,” Rhett leaned back in his chair and continued, “Kristin is my wife. Insulting her is an

is a fact, and

me. Have you witnessed her

being a highbrow intellectual. Be careful not to lower your standards,” Rhett warned Holcomb, reminding

yourself. Legally speaking, half of Lucius‘ shares belong to Vincent. As for your mother’s shares, by rights of inheritance, they’re mine first and foremost. Whether you get a single

the shares to

Rhett replied, curious to see

dare to give Vincent a

was

can get married to Hertha, and I’ll drop this whole share business. But if you choose to

and left.

purpose of giving Rhett a